Working with manufacturers: Resources for small business owners

Many small businesses rely on manufacturers to make their products. Learn more about the process so you can scale up your production, access specialist expertise and reduce your business costs.

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Announcements

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 11th Jul 2025

Calling all innovators: Alibaba.com's CoCreate Pitch is coming to Europe

If you're a small business with an innovative idea for a product, this could be your moment.

Blog

Ben May

Interactual Ltd

Tue 10th Jun 2025

From prototype to production: Why the shift in mindset matters

Getting a prototype to work is one thing - getting it made, repeatedly and reliably, is another.

Blog

Helen Sandell

Theia Solutions Ltd

Fri 11th Apr 2025

Navigating the latest US tariff changes: What importers need to know

With the right approach, these changes can be a catalyst for long-term improvement and competitive advantage.

Blog

Manon Galizzi

EPICSI

Mon 16th Sep 2024

Pictorial representation: Best practices for food labelling

Discover best practices for pictorial representation, regulations and guidelines to build consumer trust.

Blog

Manon Galizzi

EPICSI

Fri 6th Sep 2024

Allergen label guide for food and beverage start-ups

Learn how to manage allergens, comply with UK food legislation and provide accurate information to your consumers.

Blog

Manon Galizzi

EPICSI

Mon 12th Aug 2024

The ultimate small business guide to nutrition and health claims

How to make the right claims for your product and the rules to follow to be compliant with the UK and EU legislation.

Blog

Dakota Murphey

Dakota Murphey

Thu 11th Jul 2024

How to find the right hospitality supplier

A guide to selecting reliable hospitality suppliers, with advice for evaluating and forging ideal supplier partnerships.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Mon 4th Sep 2023

What is a supply chain? What is supply chain management?

The supply chain is the process that makes sure goods and services can flow smoothly from production to consumption.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Tue 1st Aug 2023

Government announces UK will continue to use EU product safety mark

British businesses can use the European Union's CE product safety mark beyond December 2024.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Wed 1st Mar 2023

How to launch a physical product without investors

Many industries are lacking innovation. So, it's the right time to launch a physical product, if you can afford to.

Blog

Sarah Atkins

GS1 UK

Fri 24th Feb 2023

Building your brand: Getting the fundamentals right first time can help you grow quickly

How has Jennifer Bailey, founder of shoe brand Calla, leveraged GS1 barcodes to her advantage?

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Tue 23rd Nov 2021

John Lewis launches £1 million fund for sustainable start-ups that tackle 'throwaway' culture

Grants for projects tackling waste for food, textiles and household products.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Tue 19th Oct 2021

Smaller companies account for half of UK businesses' greenhouse gas emissions

Despite that figure, 76% have not formulated a decarbonisation strategy.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Tue 5th Oct 2021

Made in the UK? The pros and cons of outsourcing clothing manufacture overseas

Alison Lewy discusses whether to use a UK supplier or one based overseas.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 23rd Jul 2021

Made in Britain: How to find a manufacturing partner

Sound advice on keeping your production in Britain and forming a relationship that suits everyone.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 20th Sep 2013

10 recommendations to help small businesses grow

Last month, we asked you about your plans to grow a business. Your responses form part of a new campaign.